Improvement in picture-frames



AQD. JUDD.

Picture-Frame.

Patented July 20,1875.`

No. l65.737.

@imm imdmm j J/g w' ALBERT D. JUDD, OF NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT.

IMPROVEMENT IN PICTURE-FRAMES.

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 165,737, dated July 20,1,875; application filed May 2l, 1875.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, ALBERT D. JUDD, of NewHaven, iu the State of Connecticut, have invented an Improvement inFrames for Photographs andother pictures, of which the following is aspecification Small frames for holding photographic pictures have beenmade of various materials, such as wood and metal, andin some instancesthere have been feet or a hase for such frame 5 but usually the framehas been supported in an inclined position by a wire or back strut thatis connected near the top of the frame; but this is unsightly, and willonly allow the picture to lean backwardly.

In many instances the picture shows to av better advantage when the topleans forward. This is especially the case where the picture is abovethe observer.

My invention is made for dispensing with the back strut or leg, andjforallowing the frame to be inclined either backwardlyor forward, ascircumstances may render desirable.

In the drawing, Figure l is an elevation of the frame without a picture,and Fig. 2 is a vertical section of the frame complete. Fig. 3 is a planofthe base.

The frame a is of metal, by preference, and of any desired ornamentalshape, and of a size to receive the picture b, that is upon cardboard,or a backing that sets within the recess formed for it, as shown in Fig.2 5 and in order to hold the picture into place in the frame, I make useof the metal spring d, that is riveted at one end to the back of theframe, as at 2, and said spring allows of the picture being entered orwithdrawn, but holds the picture when in the frame.

At the lower corners ofthe frame there are two tongues or projections, ti, extending downwardly, and these pass loosely through holes in thebase l, which holes are beveled, so that the tenons and the frame canstand at an inclination backwardly to the base, as shown in Fig. 2, orat an inclination forward, as shown by dotted lines. This constructiongives facilityfor placing the picture in the most advantageous position,according to the light and the surrounding circumstances.

This base l is more or less ornamental, and preferably it is made withfeet u, that raise it up, and by the feet projecting' forwardly andbackwardly from the base the frame is iirinly supported at the requiredinclination.

l claim as my invention- The picture-frame made with the tenons orprojections below its lower edge, in combination with the base,containing holes receiving such projections, and allowing the frame tobe inclined either forward or backward, substantially as set forth.

Signed by me this 18th day of May, A. D. 1875.

A. D. JUDD.

Witnesses:

S. A. STEVENS, JULIUs Twlss.

